Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report highlighting the Council’s overall emissions for the most recent period 2021/22 and confirming that the Council’s emissions were 28% down since records began. The report also advised that the Council had achieved the nationally recognised Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation Award.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee –

1.    noted the publication of the Council’s 2021/22 carbon emissions report that confirmed a small 6% increase in emissions reported for the year, but that carbon dioxide emissions had still reduced by 28.4% in the past 7 years; and

2.    commended and agreed to promote the Council achievement of the Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) accolade noting that further training will be rolled out for staff, Councillors and Communities via ACT and Council.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services dated 5 April 2023, submitted)